AGH2
This course requires 2 options.

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.

Level 2 achievement standards that provide an entry into New Zealand Agricultural and Horticultural Industries.


12 credits from 3 internals and 8 credits from 2 externals.


  • Tauranga Boys' College Kiwifruit block.
  • Brand new greenhouse with artificial heating and lighting.
  • All-day industry trips.


Photo: Deer farm visit.

Total of 20 credits


Photo: LIC Hamilton visit

Photo: Embryo flushing, ewe's.

If you have further questions about the subject, please email Mr Davie   [email protected]

Photo: Tauranga Boys' College Kiwifruit block.

Photo: Kiwifruit orchard.

Course Overview

Term 1
2.7 Livestock behaviour & 2.10 Environmental impact. Proposed two nights overnight trip

Term 2
2.5 Livestock Reproductive & 2.2 Physical Factors

Term 3
2.6 Livestock Growth and Development.

Term 4
Examination revision

Prerequisites

Passing one agricultural and horticultural science external at level 1 if currently enrolled in AGH1.

Or, passing one science external from level 1 if not currently enrolled in AGH1.

Or, permission from TIC

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$100

Pathway

The horticulture and agriculture Industry needs talented people and is willing to pay for it.

The horticultural and agricultural Industry provides generous scholarships and higher education grants to support your ongoing training.

This course leads to level 2 or 3 certified courses or Level 3 Agriculture and Horticulture Science.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
* 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
* at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91290 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques used to modify physical factors of the environment for NZ plant production
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 9

A.S. 91293 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4

A.S. 91294 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
Term: 3, Week: 9

A.S. 91295 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5

A.S. 91298 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0